The VIII Festival of the Protestant Culture ”The Spaces of Freedom”

It is 100 years since Poland regained its independence. The year 2018 also abounds in many other important anniversaries that are related to freedom – the main theme of this year’s Festival of the Protestant Culture.

The rich program of the Festival is the result of the cooperation of churches, institutions and organizations in Wroclaw, which have prepared a total of over 20 events. The scientific conference, debate, performances and film screenings, concerts, exhibitions, lectures, walks and family events – everyone will be able to find something interesting for themselves. The nature of the events is also diverse – from entertainment, through cultural and religious events, to the meetings of scientists and people dealing with social problems and politics.

– In preparing the program of this year’s Festival of the Protestant Culture, we tried to reflect not only the unique character of the Jubilee of 100 years of independence, but also to focus on the theme of freedom and refer to the open, ecumenical image of Wroclaw – said Professor Wojciech Szczerba, Rector of the Evangelical School of Theology. – The program therefore includes events for children, young people, adults and seniors. They are organized not only by Protestant churches – our partners are, among others, the University of Wroclaw, the National Forum of Music and the Bente Kahan Foundation.

18.00 – 20. 00 Let’s Talk about Freedom – discussion panel with the participation of the President of Wroclaw, Rafal Dutkiewicz, the Bishop of the Lutheran church, Waldemar Pytel and a Special Guest.****

Moderating the debate ­– Prof. Dr. hab. Adam Jezierski, Rector of the University of Wrocław, Prof. Dr. hab. Wojciech Szczerba, Rector of the Evangelical School of Theology.

May 13 (Sunday)

18.00 Harmonischer Gottesdienst – musical service – concert of the band „Overtone” and the tenor Maciej Gocman ending the VIII Festival of the Protestant Culture. The program includes the compositions by Baroque composers (D. Buxtehude, S. Capricornus, P. H. Erlebach, J. S. Bach, G. P. Telemann).
The concert is co-organized by the National Forum of Music***

The Red Hall, National Forum of Music, Plac Wolnosci 1

* Ticketed event, for more information please visit the site of Bente Kahan Foundation http://fbk.org.pl